First Ever DISUnplugged Podcast Cruise 5/10/2009

[kab407]

I'm staying at the Dolphin for at least 1 night before the cruise. I have no idea yet when I'm arriving (still waiting on SW and Jetblue flights), nor how I'm getting anywhere.

Don't worry we'll make sure you get to where you need to go.

 

[ADP]

We will probably arrive on Saturday morning before the cruise. We will be staying at the Dolphin pre and post cruise. We are going to take the DCL motor coach roundtrip from the Dolphin to the cruise terminal.

 

[DVCsince02]

we're flying down Friday and staying at the Dolphin. I'll most likely just book a towncar. As far as getting to/from PC, I've asked Tracy to include the cost of transfers. I haven't quite figured out getting home yet. If we stay to the Dolphin. I'll do a towncar. If I am able to get into BWV or BCV (DVC) at 7-months, I'll use Magical Express. I am really not stressing abouth this yet. Things can change!

We are staying at the BCV on Saturday night and using the ME transfers from the hotel to the port and from the port to the airport upon returning.

 

[pershing]

We are flying in Friday night, and staying at the Dolphin. We are renting from National as I want to try the MCO Emerald Aisle AND the Dolphin has a National desk in its lobby to drop the car off when we get to the dolphin. (No parking fees!).

I'll rent a new one to get to the port. The National Cocoa Beach shuttle and office are cruddy and slow but they get the job done.

Their rates are way cheaper than Budget's right now if you sign up for Emerald Club which is free with the Mousesaver's link.

My son was actually traumitized the first time we rented a car to get to the port. I threw the map at him and was like 'check this and see if we are on the right road!!' Maniac single mom trying to drive and direct him on how to read a map, while he's brothers were whining in the back 'cause they had to pee !!

It's been years....but it's always the first thing he asks...'Are we going to rent a car?'

Needless to say, he LOVES Magical Express!!

 

[disneyholic family]

i'm not sure what day i'll get to the dolphin- since i come from very far away, i always give myself a cushion of several days before a cruise - just in case weather/airport strikes/etc get in the way....

my sister and mom will fly down from detroit some time on satuday to join me at the dolphin....

i guess we'll take the DCL bus to the port, although i really do like to get there early to be sure i'm first on board.....so i don't know...maybe i'll take a town car to the port....

i also don't know what i'll do about transportation after the cruise..
we have to be off the ship by about 8 am on thursday morning....
my sister, mom and i have to be in Tampa for our conference late Thursday afternoon....
so maybe i'll rent a car at port canaveral and drive straight across to tampa, check into the hotel there and then do some sightseeing in tampa...assuming there's something to see there ...

as soon as the conference is over saturday night, we'll head back to orlando....i'd like to stay another day or two at WDW -maybe i can convince my mom and sister to 'do the parks' a bit with me....

 

[exwdwcm]

We are going on the cruise!!! I just recently started listening to the podcast this year, but love it. I talked my mom, dad and my cousin into coming. I am leaving DH and the munchkin at home for an adult only trip. He would only be 18mos old anyhow. Sadly my sister who is the other podcast fan cannot make it.

just waiting to officially book, already requested our quote. I am a first time cruiser period and we are all first time on the DCL! so what should we line up to try on our first DCL adventure?

i think we will fly in from DFW Friday night and stay at the dolphin or swan and do MK or Epcot on Saturday before leaving on Sunday. We don't currently plan to rent a car, so we have to figure out the transportation part (we almost always rent a car at WDW).

 

[halliesmommy01]

Welcome Aboard Michelle! Cna't wait to meet you and your family in May.

 

[pershing]

We are going on the cruise!!! i think we will fly in from DFW Friday night and stay at the dolphin or swan ....

You are gonna love it.

You mentioned Dolphin OR Swan. It made me wonder whether you knew about the deal the podcast crew secured for the Dolphin at 99/per night. It's listed on the first post of this thread.

Too bad about your sister!

 

[UrsulasShadow]

Don't worry we'll make sure you get to where you need to go.

Ummmmmm.......

Where is it exactly that YOU think I need to go????


Are you still waiting on JetBlue too, C/Kat?

 

[kab407]

Ummmmmm.......

Where is it exactly that YOU think I need to go????


Are you still waiting on JetBlue too, C/Kat?

Hey, the woman with the mint and rum is not missing the boat! No way, no how!!!


Yes, waiting for JB. I hate using FF miles to go to FL. Although my Mom thinks I should use them so she can fly first class. Silly Mom!

 

[kab407]

We are going on the cruise!!!

Welcome Michelle!

 

[UrsulasShadow]

Hey, the woman with the mint and rum is not missing the boat! No way, no how!!!


Yes, waiting for JB. I hate using FF miles to go to FL. Although my Mom thinks I should use them so she can fly first class. Silly Mom!

I'm getting so nervous...Delta has my flight for under $200 RT, and everyone says that the prices are going to go up...but I hate Delta, and it's been getting a lot of really nasty reviews lately. I love JB...hope they don't disappoint!

 

[pershing]

I'm getting so nervous...Delta has my flight for under $200 RT, and everyone says that the prices are going to go up...but I hate Delta, and it's been getting a lot of really nasty reviews lately. I love JB...hope they don't disappoint!

I booked that flight on Delta. Pete said to book, so I did! It's been years since I've flown Delta. I hope I don't get screwed.

 

[DVCsince02]

Welcome Michelle!

Mindy, how long before you know Jet Blue prices?

 

[kab407]

JB only has seats released thru January. Not sure when they will release seats for Feb/Mar let alone May.

 

[exwdwcm]

thanks for the warm welcomes all around

can't wait to meet you guys. I am already hoping to meet up with Jennifer on my new moms thread that WON the free cruise!

So can we bring our own booze on? it sounded like it from what i am reading.

So the discounted room is only the dolphin? I just assumed it was both- i know, i didn't read it all very well. but yes, we are hoping to get that discounted room for 2 nights before hopefully.

i am nervous about how much flights are going to be too- i am waiting to see SW- but they haven't released past Jan yet. I am 20 min from DFW or Love Field, so i can pretty much fly just about anyone. but rates are somewhat scary right now.

 

[froggy5657]

Hey is anyone organizing Fish Extenders?

If no one already is I could do it, but I have never done fish extenders before so I might need help.

 

[dpuck1998]

Hey is anyone organizing Fish Extenders?

If no one already is I could do it, but I have never done fish extenders before so I might need help.

anyone check for these on ebay? There is one going for 50 bucks!! LOL...I hope someone isn't crazy enough to pay that for one!

 

[scarlett873]

Welcome to the jungle Michelle!

I know that we've been discussing fish extenders...not sure when we're looking to start putting down names, etc. I'm game to seeing how many of us are actually interested in it! I've been thinking about my gifts for it, but it's hard not knowing how many people will really participate! When you're all ready...let me know where to add my name to the list!


Just got back from finally seeing The Dark Knight. I won't be sleeping for awhile...D.I.S.T.U.R.B.I.N.G. I don't do well with violent movies...even implied violence...not only did we watch the movie, but we saw it in IMAX. The Joker was RIGHT in my face and the surround sound made it waaaaaaaaay more intense. DH owes me.

 

[froggy5657]

I would make my own. I love sewing it's so much fun.